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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Economics, 2nd Edition

Author : Tom Gorman

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 545 pages

File Size : 25,61 MB

Release : 2011-01-04

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1101478381

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Book Description

Dollars and sense. For both general readers and students, The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Economics, Second Edition, clearly explains macroeconomics and microeconomics, covering the dynamics of the markets, consumer behavior, business, budgets and taxation, recession and expansion, unemployment and inflation, fiscal policy, and international trade. This user-friendly second edition also discusses depression, wartime economics, and situational economics such as healthcare and energy. ? With the economy topping the headlines every day, the timing is right for a second edition ? Will appeal to anyone getting an MBA or taking economics courses, as well as general readers who want to learn about economics in terms they can understand



The Complete Idiot's Guide to Global Economics

Author : Craig Hovey

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 276 pages

File Size : 43,41 MB

Release : 2008

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 9781592576609

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Think outside the borders. Global economics affects every aspect of our lives. Free trade agreements, tariffs, terrorism, trade deficits, international debt, global warming, OPEC, outsourcing, and sweat shops are just some of the forces driving our world, food supply, jobs, and future. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Global Economics provides the key to understanding the various facts, figures, policies, and practices that offer insight into this dynamic subject.



The Complete Idiot's Guide to Economics

Author : Tom Gorman

Publisher : Alpha Books

Page : 414 pages

File Size : 13,16 MB

Release : 2011

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 9781592579815

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Presents a guide to economics that covers such topics as leading economic indicators, fiscal and monetary policy, supply and demand, consumer behavior, the federal budget, business cycles, and the banking system.



The Complete Idiot's Guide to American Government

Author : Melanie Fonder

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 390 pages

File Size : 19,12 MB

Release : 2002

Category : Political Science

ISBN : 9780028643533

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Explains how the government works and the functions of its many parts, covering such topics as the system of checks and balances, the Constitution, and the division of state and federal powers.



The Complete Idiot's Guide to Economic Indicators

Author : R. Rogers

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 507 pages

File Size : 45,28 MB

Release : 2009-10-06

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1101140607

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An expert helps readers understand what the big economic picture means for their money—and how to respond. Today's investors must play an active role in managing their money. This guide introduces the leading U.S. economic indicators and shows how to use them to make better investment decisions. Indicators covered include: national output; employment; consumer reports; housing and construction; and inflation. • The recession: the days of putting money in an index fund and forgetting about it are over • Most books on economic indicators are too academic, aimed at professionals, and written before the financial crisis • Author with over 25 years of tracking the economy



The Complete Idiot's Guide to World War II

Author : Mitchell Geoffrey Bard

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 436 pages

File Size : 13,87 MB

Release : 2004

Category : History

ISBN : 9781592572045

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WWII began in 1939 as a European conflict between Germany and an Anglo-French coalition but eventually widened to include most of the nations of the world. It ended in 1945, leaving a new world order dominated by the United States and the USSR. This book features updated and expanded coverage of the fateful D-Day invasion, a critical timeline of major WW II events, and a WW II timeline highlighting the crucial and most important events of the war. It will include details about major battles on land, in the air, and on the sea - starting with Hitler's rise to power and his goal of European conquest; to Japan's bombing of Pearl Harbour; to the decisive battles such as D-Day and the Battle of Midway, which turned the tides of the war toward the Allies.



The Complete Idiot's Guide to Game Theory

Author : Edward C. Rosenthal Ph.D.

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 419 pages

File Size : 17,66 MB

Release : 2011-03-01

Category : Mathematics

ISBN : 1101478845

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Gain some insight into the game of life... Game Theory means rigorous strategic thinking. It is based on the idea that everyone acts competitively and in his own best interest. With the help of mathematical models, it is possible to anticipate the actions of others in nearly all life's enterprises. This book includes down-to-earth examples and solutions, as well as charts and illustrations designed to help teach the concept. In The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Game Theory, Dr. Edward C. Rosenthal makes it easy to understand game theory with insights into: • The history of the discipline made popular by John Nash, the mathematician dramatized in the film A Beautiful Mind • The role of social behavior and psychology in this amazing discipline • How important game theory has become in our society and why



The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Great Recession

Author : Tom Gorman

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 385 pages

File Size : 50,76 MB

Release : 2010-07-06

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1101198028

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The truth behind the causes and effects of America's economic downturn The Complete Idiot's Guide® to the Financial Crisis explains the root causes and connects the events and issues with the problems that have confronted Americans over the course of more than a year, giving readers an unvarnished, unbiased, and in-depth analysis of the factors that lead up to the crisis, the major events that defined it, and the decisions and ramifications that resulted from it. • Interest in the financial crisis continues to build with several high-profile books and an HBO movie due out in 2010, as well as the success of Michael Moore's Capitalism: A Love Story • Much of the financial crisis writing to date has been of the breaking news variety—this book will be one of the first books published after the smoke has cleared to offer a comprehensive analysis of what happened and how



The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Roman Empire

Author : Eric Nelson

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 412 pages

File Size : 36,96 MB

Release : 2002

Category : History

ISBN : 9780028641515

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Book Description

You’re no idiot, of course. The battle scenes in Gladiator had you on the edge of your seat and wondering where you could find more information on the rise and fall of ancient Rome. But so far, your search has left you feeling like a blundering barbarian. Pick yourself up off the coliseum floor! Consult The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to the Roman Empire—a fun-to-read introduction to the fascinating history, people, and culture of ancient Rome. In this Complete Idiot’s Guide®, you get: --The history of the Roman Empire’s rise and fall. --An idiot-proof introduction to the great epic literature of the Roman Republic. --A survey of the Romans in arts and popular culture. --Fascinating details of some of history’s most nefarious emperors, including Nero, Caligula, and Commodus.



The Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding the Brain

Author : Arthur Bard

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 364 pages

File Size : 34,25 MB

Release : 2002-07-01

Category : Science

ISBN : 144062576X

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You’re no idiot, of course. You know your own mind, but when it comes to understanding what’s really going on in your head—all those synapses! all those neurons!—you feel like you’re just about brain-dead. Don’t let it unnerve you! The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Understanding the Brain proves that you don’t need to be a genius to be in the know—and gives you lots of fun stuff to think about, too. In this Complete Idiot’s Guide®, you get: • The history of human knowledge of the brain. • Insights into what causes brain disorders—and how best to treat them. • Thoughtful tips about the many different ways we learn new information. • Fascinating, little-known facts about the nervous system.